September 2016

ContentsTheme for September

Enjoying Eccentric Experiences in Seoul

1 Ttareungi, Public Bike of Seoul 1

2 Tubester 2

3 Propose by Myeongdong Postman 3

4 Dialogue in the Dark 4

5 Seal Engraving 5

6 Eccentric Dry Sauna 6

7 World Cuisine Tour in Haebangchon 7

8 The Sool Gallery 8

9 Pottery Cafe 9

10 YG Republique 10

11 Korea Sale Festa 11

12 The 3rd Seoul Kimchi Festival 12

13Special Exhibition at Myeongdong Cathedral‘Memory & Commemoration’

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142016 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package

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1 Ting-a-Ling-a-Ling~ Ride around Seoul on Bicycle

Overview

Location 450 places inside Seoul Telephone Inquiry +82-2-476-0722

Homepage www.bikeseoul.com

Hours 24 Hours

Hours(For 1-Day Pass)

[Regular] 60 Minutes (1,000 Won)[Premium] 120Minutes (2,000 Won)

Instructions

① Join membership on Seoul Bike website (English only)② Purchase voucher at the purchase page (1-Day Voucher: 50,000 won Deposit + 1,000 won Rent) (7-Day Voucher: 30,000 won Deposit + 3,000 won Rent)③My Space> Under “Card Registration”, register your T-Money Card with its 16-digit number④Tag the registered card at the nearest rental station and rent a bike

Language Support

Homepage

Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese(Only English for

Joining Membership)

Site(Signboard)

Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣ ‣ Public unmanned bicycle rental system allowing anyone to use a bike regardless ‣ ‣ Foreigners living outside Korea can join membership only through the web page. Purchase voucher

after joining membership or purchase T-Money card in Korea and rent

‣‣ There are approximately 450 rental stations near major tourist attractions in Seoul – Return/rent anywhere anytime at ease

‣ ‣ Each time you rent a bike, it can be used for 1 hour the longest. Return the bike and re-rent for use, 1,000 won for 1 day

※ Additional charges apply if the bike is not returned

‣ ‣ Provides tourists who wishes to have an eccentric tour around Seoul with fun experience other than walking and using public transportation

‣ ‣ Recommended Course for Seoul Bike⁍ World Cup Park ~ Seoul Forest Gangbuk Bike Road Course: Great for beginners and for enjoying the view of

autumn colors, and cosmos⁍ Yeoeuido Part Course: A patch of green in the heart of city, enjoy riding using the bike road on the outskirts

of the park⁍ Round trip from Nanji Hangang Park ~ Haengju Mountain Fortress ~ Ilsan: Great for experienced riders and for

enjoying autumn scenery⁍ Cheonggyecheon Stream Bike Road Course: Connects famous tourist attractions in the heart of the city

including Gyeonghoeru Pavilion in Gyeongbokgung Palace, Owl Antiques Museum in Samcheong-dong, Studio Street in Bukchon, etc.

PhotosSearching for Rental Station and Real

Time Status Seoul Bike Riding on Seoul Bike

Seoul Bike Rental Station Home Button and Lock Tag Card to Rent

Finding Rental Station

‣ ‣ Homepage/mobile web page > Menu > Find rental station > Choose a region and check nearest rental station on the map

How to Use ‣ ‣ Visit Rental Station > Press Home button on bike > Tag the registered card > Enter the password you set > Unlock

PackageTIP ‣ ‣ Hiking tour package connecting Hangang Bike Road and courses recommended for Seoul Bike

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2Enjoy Chicken and Beer on Water! Delicious Water Leisure Activity,

Tubester

Overview

Location Floating Island Tubester DockTelephone

Inquiry

+82-70-4288-1363(Reservation Required, Weekdays 10:00~17:00)

AddressFloating Island, 683, Olympic-daero, Seocho-gu, Seoul

Hours

Division

Spring/Fall(April ~ May /

October ~ November)

Summer(June ~

September)

Homepage www.tubester.co.krWeekdays

15:00~23:00 16:00~24:00

Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Card)

Wells

13:00~23:00 14:00~24:00

Fees(Maximum 6)

30 Minutes 30,000 Won Language Support

Homepage Korean, English60 Minutes 45,000 Won Site Korean

Introduction

‣ ‣ Tubester is a boat that runs on electric motor and it can be driven by anyone over 19 without license

‣ ‣ Offers ‘Cafe on Water’ experience to enjoy home food prepared for the excursion inside the tubester alongside the beautiful scenery of Hangang River, popular as eccentric and unique picnic spot

‣ ‣ Recently introduced to various overseas television and media including Southeast Asia and the number of foreign tourists visiting the site is increasing

‣ ‣ Anyone of any age and sex can enjoy Tubester. Mostly visited by lovers who wish to enjoy dating in the evening with great view and friends that want to have fun

Photos Tubester Dock Location Tubester Boat Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain

Scene from Tubester - Day Enjoying Excursion on Boat Tubester Dock

Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line 3 , 7 , and 9 Express Bus Terminal Station, Exits ⑧-② - Walk for 10 minutes on the

alley by Hansin Apartment toward Banpo Hangang Park, use shuttle bus stop to Floating Island in front of Exit ⑥

Parking Info.

‣‣ Banpo Hangang Park Public Parking Lot: 1,000 won for first 30 minutes, 200 won for additional 10 minutes, free on weekends (parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package for Banpo Hangang Park by combining Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain, Banpo Hangang Park, and Floating Island Rooftop Bar

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Floating Island / Banpo Hangang Park / Banpo Bridge Rainbow Fountain / Express Bus Terminal Underground Shopping Town / Seorae Village / Seoul National Cemetery

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3I am a Stage Actor! Participatory Play ‘Propose by Myeong-dong

Postman’

Overview

LocationFriday: In front of Myeongdong TheaterSaturday: In front of Myeongdong Tourist Information Center

Telephone Inquiry

+82-2-3788-0830(Seoul Tourism Organization)

AddressTheater: 35, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, SeoulMyeongdong Tourist Information Center: 66, Eulji-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul

Fees No Fees Required

Program Information

PeriodFridays and Saturdays from September 2 ~ November 5Sundays on October 2 and 9

Homepage www.visitseoul.net

Hours3 Performances a Day (30-40 Minutes Each)Friday: 11:00, 13:00, 14:30Saturday: 11:00, 13:00, 15:00

Language Support Homepage Korean, English,

Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣ ‣ A performance prepared for tourists visiting the area in the fall, the great season for outdoor and cultural activities. Non-verbal performance comprising body language and music without lines so that foreigners can participate without language barrier

‣ ‣ A street performance rendering the passion and love of the young people in Myeong-dong during the 1970’s, offers interactive program calling for the participation of citizens and tourists

⁍ Be a Wedding Guest: Bring roses to the couple with congratulatory message and enjoy exciting dance with actors

⁍ Instant Propose Event: Hold propose event for those who request at the scene ⁍ Photo Time: Make special memories in the photo time with actors

※ Synopsis

⁍ During the 1970’s, a young country man filled with dream moves to Seoul and works as a postman and falls in love with and proposes to an actress he saw at a boutique in Myeong-dong.

PhotosPoster Scene from Performance – 70’s

BusScene from Performance –

Raising Responses

Scene from Performance – Photo Time with Tourists

Scene from Performance – Instant Propose Myeongdong Streets

Directions ‣ ‣ Myeongdong Theater: Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exit ⑤, Subway Line 4 Myeongdong

Station, Exit ⑥ - Walk for 7 minutes ‣ ‣ Myeongdong Tourist Information Center: Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station, Exit ⑤ - Walk for 5

minutes

Parking

Info. ‣ ‣ Namsan Park Parking Lot: 300 won for first 10 minutes, 300 won for additional 10 minutes, parking

space available for large buses

Package

TIP ‣ ‣ Tour package on “A Day in Myeongdong” theme in combination with shopping, street food, and

performance participation

Nearby Attraction ‣ ‣ City Hall Plaza / Namsan Park / N Seoul Tower / Dongdaemun Shopping Street / Namdaemun Market

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4 Daily Life in Darkness for 100 Minutes, Dialogue in the Dark

Overview

Location N Visions Gallery Telephone Inquiry

+82-2-313-9977 (Reservation Required for

English Tour)Address 71, Bukchon-ro, Jongno-gu, Seoul Closed Mondays

Homepage www.dialogueinthedark.co.kr HoursTuesday~Friday 11:00 ~

20:00Weekends, Holidays 10:00 ~

19:00

Visit Information

Visitors At Least 1 ~ At Most 8 Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Cards)Time 100 Minutes

PriceRegular 30,000 Won for

Adults Language Support

Homepage Korean

Special 240,000 Won / Visit Site Korean, English

Introduction

‣ ‣ An international exhibition project and participatory exhibition held in total darkness, first held in Germany in 1988 and experienced by 9 million people in 130 cities in 20 countries around the world including Seoul

‣ ‣ Visitors will experience the exhibition following the road master (guide) for 100 minutes in the exhibition space in the dark without any light. An eccentric experience offered through the synesthetic sense only excluding vision by combining the sense of wind, water, temperature, etc.

⁍ Theme Space: Experience the forest in the dark while touching leaves and walls, guessing the direction of the boat floating on the sea in the dark through the direction of the wind, guessing object and space based on smell and feeling only

⁍ Dark Cafe: Writing a letter while drinking a beverage without name

‣ ‣ Visitors will experience the dark by sensing the road with the stick provided, and will be divided into two teams to experience the exhibition by holding hands with each other to learn about team effort and the care for others

‣ ‣ English tour is offered for foreign tourists who wish to have an eccentric, unique, and meaningful experience, and recently became a place that cannot be missed among tourists visiting Bukchon through the words of mouth

Photos

Exterior of Gallery ① Braille Experience in Dark

Dialogue in the Dark PosterVisitor Experiencing Exhibition through Guidance of Road

MasterHearing in the Dark

Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line 3 Anguk Station Exit ② - Walk for 10 minutes

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Gyeongbokgung Palace Parking Lot: 2,000 won for first 2 hours, 500 won for additional 15 minutes, parking space available for large buses

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package connecting exhibitions around Bukchon Hanok Village such as Bukchon Shop (exhibits wooden ornaments, traditional items such as patchworks) inside Bukchon Culture Center, special exhibition (craft work, August 31, 2016 ~ January 30, 2017) of National Museum of Contemporary Art

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Gwanghwamun Plaza / Gyeongbokgung Palace / Deoksugung Palace / Bukchon Hanok Village / Seochon Street / National Museum of Contemporary Art / Samcheongdong Streets

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5Engrave Your Name on Korean Tradition, Make Your Own

Handmade Seal

Overview

Location Yhlayuen Seal Engraving Lab Telephone Inquiry +82-2-722-8414

Address 5 Fl. Kongook Building, 437, Samil-daero, Jongno-gu, Seoul Closed Mondays

Homepage www.jeongakart.com Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Cards)

Experience

Option 1 Engraving Name on Handmade Seal

2 2 , 0 0 0 Won Language

Support

Homepage Korean

Option 2 Handmade Seal + Engraving Name on Side

3 3 , 0 0 0 Won Site Korean, English

Introduction

Option 1 Engraving Name on Handmade SealOption 2 Handmade Seal + Engraving Name on

Side

Engraving Name on Handmade Seal + Bookmark

+ Seal Case

Engraving Name on Handmade Seal

+ Engraving Name on Side + Bookmark + Seal

Case

About 40 Minutes About 1 Hour and 30 Minutes22,000 Won (per Person) 33,000 (per Person)

‣ ‣ A program offered by Yhlayuen Seal Engraving Lab that professionally researches the seal engraving culture which is one of traditional culture and art

‣ ‣ Eccentric program to learn and experience the practicality and artistic value of seal

‣ ‣ Make your own seal, unique in the world with the design derived from your feeling.

‣ ‣ Perfect for European and American tourists to whom the seal is unfamiliar as an eccentric experience

‣ ‣ Make reservation in advance through telephone and e-mail, choose the number of visitors and program, and enjoy the experience after receiving instructions

Photos도장 전시Photos of Seals Traditional Seal Engraving

Culture Seal Engraving

Photographing after Completion Writing about Experience Completed Seal

Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line 1 , 3 , and 5 Jongno 3-ga Station Exit ⑤번 – Walk 10 minutes toward Insadong Streets

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Parking lot of the lab: Free for first hour, no parking space available for large buses ‣ ‣ Public parking lot: Pagoda Park On-road Public Parking Lot (500 won for first 5 minutes, parking

space available for large buses), Nagwon Arcade Public Parking Lot (parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package on “Experience Korean Traditions” theme in connection with hanbok, handmade fan, and pottery programs

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Insadong Streets / Nagwon Arcade / Bukchon Hanok Village / Cheonggyecheon Stream / Gwanghwamun Plaza / Gyeongbokgung Palace / ‘Dialogue in the Dark’ Exhibition

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6 Have You Seen These Spas? Eccentric Dry Sauna Tour!

Overview(Represent

ative Attractions)

Location Dragon Hill Spa Telephone Inquiry +82-2-792-0001

Address 40, Hangang-daero 21-na-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul Closed Always Open

Homepage www.dragonhillspa.com Opening Hours Day 05:00 ~ 20:00Night 20:00 ~ 05:00

AdmissionDay 12,000 Won

Language SupportHomepage Korean, English,

Chinese, Japanese

Night, Weekends and Holidays 14,000 Won Site Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣‣ Dry sauna is a popular tourist attraction as much as it is chosen as the ‘most memorable eccentric experience in Korea’ by foreign tourists

‣ ‣ Since Korean ondol (under-floor heating) and sauna culture provide great unique experience, the dry sauna became one of the place that every foreign tourist visit. Recently, specialized dry saunas and saunas with themes are winning popularity.

Yongsan Dragon Hill

Spa

Features

- The most popular and eccentric dry sauna in Korea, introduced by New York Times and CNN- Most famous for dry saunas on 20 different themes and hotel style outdoor swimming pool- Urban resort with everything from horseback riding, game room, karaoke, skin care center, and food

Address 40, Hangang-daero 21-na-gil, Yongsan-gu Contact +82-2-792-0001

Admission Day: 12,000 won, Night: 14,000 won

Dongdaemun Sparex

Features

- Dry sauna with traditional Korean house style interior, lots of interesting objects and props to see from the Joseon Dynasty- Reasonable massage fee compared with others- Recommended to visitors wishing to have eccentric experience as though they have travelled through time

Address 247, Jangchungdan-ro, Jung-gu Contact +82-2-2118-4400Admission Day: 8,000 won, Night: 12,000 won

Sinchon Traditional Oriental Forest Land

Features- Dry sauna at the foot of a mountain with the breeze from the forest for healing- Popular for eccentric experience of baking snacks such as rice cake and sweet potato directly on the brazier- Enjoy Korean BBQ at the bistro inside

Address 75-7, Bongwonsa-gil, Seodaemun-gu Contact +82-2-365-2700Admission Day: 10,000 won, Night: 11,000 won

Myeongdong

Gawibawibo

Features- Famous as the dry sauna that detoxicates body and increases immunity through “wave bath” using “wave stone”- Recommended to middle aged or elder visitors as it offers the cool and refreshing feeling quickly and intensively compared with other saunas

Address 2, Toegye-ro 20-gil, Jung-gu Contact +82-2-778-7766Admission 12,000 won

SongpaSpa in

Garden 5

Features- Hotel-like atmosphere due to large scale exceeding 6,600m2 and luxurious interior- Enjoy movie at a luxurious theater and use VIP room just for you- Recommended to tourists wishing to have luxurious dry sauna experience

Address 10, Chungmin-ro, Songpa-gu Contact +82-2-404-2700Admission Day: 10,000 won, Night: 12,000 won

PhotosDragon Hill Spa – Outdoor Pool Sparex – Traditional Korean House Style Dry

SaunaTraditional Oriental Forest Land – Baking Snacks

on Brazier

Gawibawibo SPA in Garden 5 – Hanging Garden Dry Sauna

Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line Joongang Line and Line 1 Yongsan Station, Exit ①

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Exclusive parking lot inside spa: Free for 5 hours during the day, free until 11:00 next day during the night, parking space available for large buses

PackageTIP ‣ ‣ Tourist package for Korean style spa experience for individual tourists

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7 Meet the World inside Seoul! World Cuisine in Haebangchon

Overview

Address Sinheung-ro (Yongsan-dong 2-ga), Yongsan-gu, Seoul

Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Card)

Place to Enjoy in

Haebangchon

- World Cuisine Restaurant- HBC Art Village- 90 Staircases on Sowol-gil, etc.

Introduction

‣‣ A village formed by groups of North Korean defectors during the Korean War, continuously visited by tourists due to exotic images

‣‣ Filled with restaurants serving exotic foods due to the large population of foreigners, recommended to tourists wishing to have eccentric epicurean experience

Division Casablanca Bahnmi Lee Bonny's Pub Osteria Cucciolo

Address33, Sinheung-ro,

Yongsan-gu54, Sinheung-ro,

Yongsan-gu2, Sinheung-ro 3-gil,

Yongsan-gu30-1, Sinheung-ro,

Yongsan-guTelepho

ne+82-2-797-8367 +82-70-8289-4190 +82-2-792-0303 +82-2-6083-0102

MenuSandwich, Under

10,000 WonBahnmi Sandwich, 6,000

WonPepperoni Pizza, 24,000

WonPasta, From 25,000 Won

Features- Moroccan Sandwich- One and only in

Seoul

- Traditional Vietnamese Sandwich

- Fried Bahnmi and Banana

- Traditional American Pizza

- ‘Most Popular Restaurant’ in Haebangchon

- Italian Cuisine, Stand-up Bar

- Various Exotic Menus Great with Wine

‣ ‣ The alleys of Haebangchon are popular for taking a walk, particularly with interesting murals and installation arts throughout the village. The village is also boastful of the view from N Seoul Tower and the great view of the entire downtown Seoul

PhotosHaebangchon Streets Moroccan Sandwich –

CasablancaVietnamese Sandwich -

Banhmi Lee

Traditional American Pizza - Bonny's Pub HBC Art Village Subway Station, Haebangchon

LocationDirections ‣ ‣ Subway Line 6 Noksapyeong Station Exit ② - Walk for 10 minutes

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Private and public parking lot nearby: Haebangchon Public Parking Lot (150 won for first 5 minutes, parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package on World Epicurean Exploration in connection with Itaewon and Gyeongridan-gil

Nearby Attraction ‣ ‣ Itaewon Streets / Gyeongridan-gil / N Seoul Tower / Line Store / Namsan Park

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8Wonder How Traditional Korean Liquor Tastes? Go to the Sool

Gallery!

Overview

Location Traditional Liquor GalleryTelephone

Inquiry +82-2-739-6220

Address 8, Insa-dong 11-gil, Jongno-gu, Seoul Closed Mondays, Festive Days

Homepage blog.naver.com/soolgalleryOpening Hours

10:00 ~ 18:00

Reservation soolgallery@naver.com (Reservation required for foreigners) Fees Free Program

ProgramsHours

Every day at 13, 15, and 17 (30 Minutes) Language

Support

Homepage Korean

ProgramDescription about traditional liquor, Sampling

SiteKorean, English,

Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣‣ The Sool Gallery is a permanent space provided by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism to promote traditional liquors prepared with Korean agricultural products and provide a variety of information about traditional liquors

‣‣ The gallery exhibits traditional Korean liquor produced with Korean agricultural products on various themes and gives a chance to learn about traditional liquors that reflect the characteristics of each region

‣ ‣ Each month, the gallery chooses traditional liquor, premium maggeolli (raw rice wine), and Korean wine by region and theme and hold sampling program by introducing stories related with them and also issues the certificate for sampling traditional liquor to giving meaning to the experience

⁍ Regular Sampling Program: Held for 30 minutes every day at 13, 15, and 17, reservation by e-mail is required in advance

⁍ Special Sampling Program: For citizens and foreigners who wish to have in-depth experience, for 4 people or more, reserve by phone

⁍ Travel Agency and Group Tourist Program: Maximum 20, reservation by telephone required

PhotosExterior of the Sool Gallery Interior of the Sool Gallery Exhibition of Traditional Liquors

Liquor for Sampling for September (Change Each Month)

Liquor Sampling by Group of Foreign Tourists ①

Liquor Sampling by Group of Foreign Tourists ②

Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line 3 Angok Station, Exit ⑥, walk for 5 minutes

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Public Parking Lot: Pagoda Park On-road Public Parking Lot (500 won for first 5 minutes, parking space available for large buses), Nagwon Arcade Public Parking Lot (parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Related tour package on “Korean Food Experience” theme in connection with the Korean cooking program of the Korean Culinary Culture Center

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Insadong Streets / Nagwon Arcade / Gwanghwamun Plaza / Gyeongbokgung Palace / Bukchon Hanok Village / Samcheong-dong / Changdeokgung Palace / Jongmyo Shrine

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9 Make Precious Time at Pottery Making Cafe, Jool!

Overview

Location Cafe Jool Telephone Inquiry +82-70-8202-8809

Address The Mound, 10, Jandari-ro 6-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul Closed Always Open

Homepage blog.naver.com/cafe_jool Opening Hours

Weekdays 11:00 ~ 22:00Weekends 11:00 ~ 20:00

ProgramsMug Hand Painting, Hand Making, Spinning Wheel Experience, etc.

Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Card)

Language Support

Homepage KoreanSite Korean

Introduction Basic) Pottery Hand Painting Option) Spinning Wheel Experience

Purchase biscuit fired pottery and draw on

the pottery using pigments

Make your own pottery in your own way

using the spinning wheel

Takes 1 hour and 30 minutes / completed

in 1 weekTakes 2 hours / completed in 2 weeks

(Mug) 18,000 won ~ 28,000 won Involves additional cost (Inquire by phone)

‣‣ Cafe Jool located in Hongik University is a cafe and studio where visitors can make their own pottery, perfect place for having eccentric experience for tourists who wish to make their own pottery such as cup and dish

‣‣ The place is run as a cafe and is recommended for couples who wish to enjoy an somewhat different date such as making pottery while enjoying beverage or tourists on extended tour

‣‣ Individual tourists can visit without reservation, and group tourists require reservation in advance

PhotosCafe Exterior Cafe Interior – Pottery after

Biscuit Firing Pottery Hand Painting

Spinning Wheel Experience Foreign Tourists in Groups Exhibition of Pottery WorkDirections ‣ ‣ Subway Line 2 Hapjeong Station Exit ③, Hongik Univ. Station Exit ⑨, Walk for 7 minutes

Parking Info.

‣‣ Private Parking Lot: Seogyo Private Parking Lot (2,000 won for first 30 minutes and 2,000 won for additional 30 minutes, no parking space available for large buses)

‣ ‣ Public Parking Lot: On-road public parking lot by the Pedestrian-Friendly Street (400 won for first 5 minutes, parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package on the theme of eccentric experience at Hongik Univ. streets in connection with Max Escape Cafe, Thanks Nature Cafe, phone case making, etc.

Nearby Attraction ‣ ‣ Hongik Univ. Streets / KT&G Sangsang Madang / Trick Eye Museum / Hapjeong Sangsu Cafe Street

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10 Enjoy Korean Food and Culture, Starting from YG Republique!

Overview

Location YG Republique Telephone Inquiry +82-2-318-3892

Address 13, Myeong-dong 7-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul Closed Always Open

Homepage www.facebook.com/ygrepublique Opening Hours 10:00 ~ 24:00

Major Facilities

3 BIRDS, ALL THAT YG, SAMGEORI BUTCHER’S BLUE, K-PUB

Payment Method

Cash, Credit Card (Including Foreign Credit Card)

Language Support

Homepage Korean

Site Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣‣ Space to experience Korean Wave such as to find the character goods (such as mug or towel with the celebrity’s face) of Korean entertainers belonging to YG Entertainment, artwork, video, and photos.

‣‣ Recommended to foreigners who love Korean Wave as they would have a chance to enjoy Korean cuisine in exotic cafe and pub and also experience Korean Wave

‣ ‣ Major Facilities⁍ 3 BIRDS: A casual cafe that also serves meals

⁍ ALL THAT YG: A goods shop carrying mugs, towels, accessaries, and clothes on which the artists of YG are printed

⁍ SAMGEORI BUTCHER’S BLUE: A meat restaurant known as the frequent get-together place of YG’s artists. A place that cannot be missed among foreign fans

⁍ K-Pub: A pub where visitors can enjoy the videos and artworks of the musicians of YG such as Big Bang, Psy, and 2NE1. A great place to enjoy the hit craft beer, ‘YG Beer’, and trendy Korean style dishes

PhotosMyeongdong Street Appearance 3 BIRDS

SAMGEORI BUTCHER’S BLUE K-Pub - Artwork ALL THAT YGDirections ‣ ‣ Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station, take Exit ⑥ and walk for 3 minutes

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Namsan Park Parking Lot: 300 won for first 10 minutes, 300 won for additional 10 minute, parking space available for large buses

PackageTIP ‣‣ Korean Wave tour course in connection with MBC World, SM TOWN STARDIUM

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Myeongdong Streets / Namsan Park / N Seoul Tower / Deoksugung Palace / Namdaemun Market / Sungnyemun Gate / Cheonggyecheon Stream

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FestivalA Single Shopping and Tourism Festival You Can’t Miss!,

Korea Sale Festa

Overview

Period Saturday October 1 ~ Monday October 31, 2016

Telephone Inquiry

+82-2-6272-7318(Marketing Team, Visit Korea Committee)

Program- Korea Grand Sale (October 1-31): Foreign tourist shopping and tourism festival- Hot Sale Week (September 29-October 9): Biggest discount event for 11 days- K-Culture Fair (October 1-31): 50 or more cultural festivals

Homepage www.koreasalefesta.krLanguage Support

(Homepage)

Korean, English, Chinese, Japanese

Introduction

‣‣ Shopping and tourism festival comprising ’Korea Grand Sale’ for foreigners, ‘Hot Sale Week’ - 11-day-long large scale discount event, and ‘K-Culture Fair’ introducing various Korean Wave cultural festivals

‣ ‣ Korea Grand Sale ⁍ Provides benefits for shopping and services for foreigners in various areas including shopping,

flight/transportation, accommodation, beauty/health, performance, tourist attraction, and food and beverage (Asiana Airlines, Hyundai I’Park Mall, Shinsegae Department Store, Lotte Duty Free Shop, Grand Hilton Seoul)

⁍ Provides a variety of services for tourists’ convenience - Tourist Service Center in the plaza in front of DOOTA, Dongdaemun: Support for foreign

tourists with a variety of services for tourists’ convenience (English, Chinese, and Japanese interpretation and guide to events, free internet / Wi-Fi service, giveaways)

- Mobile Tourist Service Center: Circulates tourist spots such as Myeong-dong, Hongik University area, Yongsan, and Gangnam, providing interpretation and tourist information service

- Hands-free Service: 50% off the baggage transportation and safekeeping service between major points within Seoul including department stores, hotels, and airports

‣ ‣ Hot Sale Week ⁍ Large-scale special discount period prepared by a number of merchants in various areas from

fashion to home appliances and traditional marketplace ⁍ Check homepage for participating companies and traditional market place information such as

Hyundai Department Store (15 branches throughout Korea), Shinsegae Department Store (12 branches throughout Korea), LG Electronics (designated stores), Namdaemun Market, Busan Jagalchi Market, and Jeju Dongmun Market

‣ ‣ K-Culture Fair: Ground for cultural festival that both foreigners and citizens can enjoy, September 29-October 30 ⁍ 50 or more Korean Wave cultural festivals throughout the country including International

Fireworks Festival, Seoul Performing Arts Festival (Check homepage for details)

Photos2016 Korea Sale Festa Dongdaemun Event Center

(Example)

2016 Korea Grand Sale Poster Make-up Event Show (Example) Traditional Performance (Example)

Directions ‣ Service Center: Dongdaemun Fashion Street Subway, Line 1 and Line 4 Dongdaemun Station

Parking Info.

‣ Dongdaemun Design Plaza Parking Lot (35-seater or Greater, 36 buses, park by the order of arrival, open 24 hours)

PackageTIP

‣ Shopping and tour package customized to FIT which begins at the Tourist Service Center in front of DOOTA in Dongdaemun in connection with Korea Grand Sale

Nearby Attraction

‣ Dongdaemun Shopping Town (Good Morning City, APM, DOOTA, Migliore, Etc.), Dongdaemun Wholesale Market, Myeongdong Shopping Streets, Dongdaemun History & Culture Park Station

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Festival The 3rd Seoul Kimchi Festival

Overview

PeriodFriday November 4 ~ Sunday November 6, 2016

Telephone Inquiry

+82-2-2133-0900(Seoul Kimchi Festival Bureau)

LocationSoeul Plaza (31, Taepyeong-ro 1-ga, Jung-gu, Seoul)

Fees Different for Each Program (Contact Bureau)

Homepage seoulkimchifestival.com Hours

Opening Event: Friday November 4 at 13:30-16:00

Closing Event: Sunday November 6 at 16:00-21:00

ProgramsBig Share, Big Tent, Imaginary Kimchi Playground, etc.

Language Support

Korean, Chinese, Japanese, English

Introduction

‣‣ A festival of making and sharing kimchi where citizens, organizations, companies, and people from all around the world get together and experience Korea’s culture of preparing kimchi which is the UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage.

‣ ‣ This year’s festival offers a variety of experiential programs for making kimchi to share the value of sharing under the slogan, “Kimchi, Mix the World”, and the opening ceremony will be broadcasted simultaneously in Korea and Japan

‣ ‣ Program (Seoul Plaza, Mugyo-ro, and Sejong-daero)

⁍ Official Events: Opening and closing ceremonies ⁍ Special Program: BIG 4 – Big Share, Big Tent (Share Hope through Kimchi at Big Tent – Share of Kimchi with Participation of Foreigners), Big Play (Sejong-daero), Big Table ⁍ Performance Program: Kimchi and Music (Mugyo-ro/Seoul Plaza), Citizen and Music ⁍ Experiential Program: Imaginary Kimchi Playground, Hanbok (Korean Costume) Day, Kimchi Expedition Play with Kimchi ⁍ Sales Program: Kimchi Market (Sejong-daero), Kimchi Materials Market (Mugyo-ro), Food Market (Mugyo-ro)

PhotosBig Share ① (Example) Big Share ② (Example)

2016 Poster Big Tent (Example) Big Play (Example)Directions ‣ ‣ Subway Line 2 City Hall Station, Exit 5, Seoul Plaza

Parking Info.

‣ ‣ Parking lots near Seoul Plaza: Seoul Museum of Art, Jeongdong-gil parking lot, public parking lot in front of Seoul Finance Center

PackageTIP

‣ ‣ Tour package on traditional Korean culture theme in connection with ancient palaces such as Gyeongbokgung Palace and Deoksugung Palace

‣ ‣ Epicurean tour package for FIT in connection with famous food alleys of Gwanghwamun and Jongno

Nearby Attraction

‣ ‣ Gyeongbokgung Palace, Deoksugung Palace, Seoul Museum of Art. Cheonggye Plaza, Gwanghwamun Plaza

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Special Recommendation

Special Exhibition Commemorating the 150th Anniversary of Martyrdom in 1866

Memory&Commemoration

Overview

Location Bishop’s House (Apostle Hall)74, Myeongdong-gil, Jung-gu, Seoul

Telephone Inquiry

+82-2-727-2527(Korean Martyrs Exaltation

Committee of Archdiocese of Seoul)

Period Friday September 9 ~ Sunday November 13, 2016 (Free Admission) Hours Weekdays 10:00-18:00

Weekends 10:00-19:00Homepage www.martyrs.or.kr Closed Mondays

ReservationComments on exhibitions can be provided through docent with reservation

Language Support

Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese

Introduction

‣ ‣ A special exhibition to take a look at the establishment and persecution of Korean Catholic church and the process of missionary work centering on diocesan bishops of the past on the 150th anniversary of the Martyrdom in 1866 and the 130th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between Korea and France, looking at the flow of modern and contemporary history of Korea in a new angle

‣ ‣ Organization of Exhibition

Exhibition Hall Contents of Exhibition Characteristics of Exhibition

Exhibition Hall 1

Letters exchanged between Korean Catholic church and Vatican after Korean Catholic church was founded and before the diocese was designated

Overview of the early history of Korean Catholic church

Exhibition Hall 2

Exhibition of remains including maps, reports, photos, and letters

Life of diocesan bishops along with the flow of modern and contemporary history of Korea

‣ ‣ Bishop’s House (Apostle Hall) in Myeong-dong is a cathedral representing Korean Catholic church and makes a great tourist attraction based on its religious values and architectural values. Excellent opportunity for tourists interested in Korean Catholic church or in pilgrimage

PhotosView of Bishop’s House Inside Exhibition Hall ① Inside Exhibition Hall ②

Docent Program Remain ① - Purchase Statement for Site of Myeongdong Cathedral Remain ② - 8th Archbishop Mütel

Directions ‣ Subway Line 2 Euljiro 1-ga Station Exit 5, Euljiro 3-ga Station Exit 12, Subway Line 4 Myeongdong Station Exits 8 and 5 → Myeongdong Cathedral → Exhibition Space

Parking Info.

‣ ‘Myeongdong 1898’ Underground Premium Parking Lot (1,000 won for 10 minutes, no parking space available for large buses)

PackageTIP

‣ Tour package making pilgrimage to sacred places visited by Pope Francis connecting Seoul (Myeongdong Cathedral, Seosomun Martyrs’ Site) and Chungcheong-do (Haemi Martyr’s Site and Solmoe Holy Ground in Dangjin)

‣ Tour package on modern and contemporary Korean history theme visiting Deoksugung Palace, Dongnimmun Gate, Seodaemun Prison History Hall and so on in connection with ‘Memory&Commemoration’

Nearby Attraction ‣ Myeongdong Shopping Town, N Seoul Tower, Jongno and Insadong Streets

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Info 2016 Seoul Certification Program for High Quality Tour Package

Overview

Purpose Promote Seoul tourism and develop wholesome tourism culture by supporting the development of high quality tourist package using tourism resources of Seoul

Target- Inbound organizations around the world (KATA registered travel agencies)- FIT Package (KATA registered travel agency or ordinary travel agency with tourist business operator’s license)

Period March ~ December 2016

Contact Information

Seoul Tourism Organization Person in Charge Telephone Inquiry E-mail

General Management of

ProjectAssistant Manager Lee Ji-yun +82-2-3788-0851 jylee@seoulwelcome.com

Southeast Asia, Europe, Americas Staff Member Park Hae-rim +82-2-3788-0879 gofla42@seoulwelcome.com

Greater China Staff Member Jeon Hae-sol +82-2-3788-0835 haesol@seoulwelcome.comJapan Staff Member Choi Yoon-hee +82-2-3788-0126 yh7024@seoulwelcome.com

Introduction Program

‣ ‣ Implementation Procedure

Receive Application

for Certificatio

n

Certification

Criteria Review

Certificatio

n Revie

w

Selection of

Certificatio

n Product

Presentation of

Certificate

‘Excellent Travel Agency

of Seoul’ Accreditation

Review

Selection of ‘Excellent

Travel Agency of Seoul’

Public Relations and Support for

Operation

Seoul Tourism Organization

Hold Quality Tour Package Evaluation Committee Meeting (April, June, August, October /

Four Times in Total)

Acquire Qualification to Apply for ‘Excellent Travel Agency of Seoul’

Regarding Travel Agencies Participating in the Certification Program for High Quality Tour

Package

Incentive Support and

Public Relations

‣ ‣ Support for High Quality Tour Package

Division High Quality Tour Package

General Tour Package

Special Tour Package

Individual Tour Package

Details of

Support

- Inbound Agency’s Product Development

Cost10,000 Won/1 Person

Inbound Agency’s Product Development

Cost5,000 won/1 Person

Inbound Agency’s Product Development

Cost5,000 won/1 Person

Public Relations and Marketing Cost

3 Million Won for First Time per Travel Agency

- Provision of High Quality Tour Package and Certification Mark※Term of Validity: 2

Years

※1.5 million won is additionally provided

for each product from the second product selected from each

travel agency-Support for Visits and

Sales Promotion Activities and Joint Advertisements of Overseas Travel

Agencies of Major Countries

※Provide Support when 200 or More

Customers are Gathered

※ Certification Mark

‣‣ Support for ‘Excellent Travel Agency of Seoul’

Target - High Quality Tour Package, General Tour Package, special Tour Package, Individual Tour Package

Support for Sales

Promotion

- Maximum 10 Million Won Provided for 1 Agency

- Use of Phrase, ‘Excellent Travel Agency of Seoul’ phrase (1 Year)

Conditions for

Application

‣ ‣ Conditions for High Quality Tour Package Application

Division Conditions for Application

High Quality (General) Tour

Package※Support provided

differentially for high quality / general tour

packages based on evaluation points

(70)

Accommodation

(Choose 1)

Tourist Hotel or Higher Grade Accommodations in Seoul

(2 Nights or More)

Alternative Accommodations Approved by Seoul Government or Korea

Tourism Organization (2 Nights or More)

Meal 2-3 Meals in Seoul within Schedule, Total 20,000 Won / Person or HigherExperience(Choose 1)

Total Admission Fees to 2~3 Cultural Experiences in Seoul, at Least 15,000 won/person or higher

Guide Person with Tourism Interpretation Guide’s LicenseSchedule Including at least two days of the full-day tour of Seoul (6 hours a day)

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Seoul Tour +

Issue Date: September 2016

Issuer: Seoul Tourism Organization, Tourism Marketing Team

Editor:

▶ Tourism Marketing Team Assistant Manager Lee Ji-yoon

T. 82-2-3788-0851 / E. jylee@seoulwelcome.com

▶ Tourism Marketing Team Staff Member Park Hae-rim

T. 82-2-3788-0879 / E. gofla42@seoulwelcome.com

▶ Tourism Marketing Team Staff Member Jeon hae-sol

T. 82-2-3788-0835 / E. haesol@seoulwelcome.com

▶ Tourism Marketing Team Staff Member Choi Yoon-hee

T. 82-2-3788-8126 / E. yh7024@seoulwelcome.com